:root{
  --void:#050609;
  --stone:#E8E6E1;
  --amber:#C9A463;

  --text:#E8E6E1;
  --muted:rgba(232,230,225,.56);
  --faint:rgba(232,230,225,.32);
  --hair:rgba(232,230,225,.09);
  --gold-hi:#F1D6A2;

  --sans:Archivo,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;
  --mono:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;

  --pad:clamp(24px,5vw,80px);
  --section-y:clamp(120px,17vh,220px);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--void);color:var(--text);
  font:400 16px/1.6 var(--sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,canvas{max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3{margin:0;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.022em}
p{margin:0}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--stone);color:var(--void);padding:12px 18px;z-index:200}
.skip:focus{left:12px;top:12px}
:focus-visible{outline:1px solid var(--amber);outline-offset:3px}

/* telemetry labels — mono, the way instruments print them */
.tele{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400}

.eyebrow{color:var(--faint);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.75}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:14px;border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1),background .35s,border-color .35s;
}
.btn-solid{background:var(--stone);color:var(--void)}
.btn-solid:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:#fff}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(232,230,225,.2)}
.btn-ghost:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:rgba(232,230,225,.48)}
.btn .arrow{transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1)}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

.qlink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14px;padding-bottom:6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);transition:border-color .35s,color .35s}
.qlink:hover{border-color:var(--amber);color:var(--gold-hi)}
.qlink span{transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1)}
.qlink:hover span{transform:translate(3px,-3px)}

/* ── header ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:100;
  padding:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + 22px) var(--pad) 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;
  transition:background .4s,backdrop-filter .4s,padding .4s;
}
.site-header.scrolled{
  background:rgba(5,6,9,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  padding-top:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + 14px);padding-bottom:14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.36em;font-weight:500}
.brand svg{width:18px;height:auto;color:var(--stone);flex:none}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.nav a{transition:color .3s}
.nav a:hover{color:var(--text)}
.nav .cta{color:var(--text);border:1px solid rgba(232,230,225,.2);border-radius:999px;padding:10px 20px;display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s}
.nav .cta:hover{border-color:rgba(232,230,225,.5);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.menu-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid rgba(232,230,225,.2);color:var(--text);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 16px;font:inherit;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer}

/* ── hero ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:grid;align-items:center;
  padding:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + 120px) var(--pad) 96px;overflow:hidden;
}
#scene{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;pointer-events:none}
.hero-shade{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(5,6,9,.96) 0%,rgba(5,6,9,.84) 28%,rgba(5,6,9,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(to top,var(--void) 0%,rgba(5,6,9,0) 24%);
}
.hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:3;max-width:min(430px,92vw);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(22px,3.4vh,34px);align-items:flex-start}
.hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(50px,7.2vw,100px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.04em;font-weight:300}
.hero-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(15px,1.1vw,16.5px);line-height:1.64;max-width:34ch}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}

.tag{
  position:absolute;z-index:2;color:rgba(232,230,225,.42);white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.2s ease;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  text-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(5,6,9,.9);
}
.tag::after{content:"";width:44px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(232,230,225,.26),rgba(232,230,225,0))}
.tag.right{flex-direction:row-reverse}
.tag.right::after{background:linear-gradient(to left,rgba(232,230,225,.26),rgba(232,230,225,0))}
.tag.lit{opacity:1}
.tag-a{left:33%;top:77%}
.tag-b{right:13%;top:25%}
.tag-c{right:10%;top:71%}

.hero-foot{
  position:absolute;left:var(--pad);right:var(--pad);
  bottom:calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px) + 34px);z-index:3;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;color:var(--faint);
}
.hero-foot a{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;transition:color .3s}
.hero-foot a:hover{color:var(--text)}

.rise{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);animation:rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1) forwards}
@keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ── sections ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section{padding:var(--section-y) var(--pad);position:relative}
.section + .section{border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
.index{color:var(--faint);margin-bottom:clamp(40px,7vh,84px)}

.statement h2{font-size:clamp(34px,5.2vw,74px);line-height:1.05;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.035em;max-width:16ch;text-wrap:balance}
.statement-foot{margin-top:clamp(48px,8vh,96px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);align-items:start}
.statement-foot p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.68;max-width:42ch}
.statement-foot .lede{color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(17px,1.6vw,21px);line-height:1.5;max-width:22ch}

.section-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,auto);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);align-items:end;margin-bottom:clamp(40px,6vh,72px)}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,56px);line-height:1.07;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.035em;max-width:14ch;text-wrap:balance}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);max-width:38ch;line-height:1.68;font-size:15px}

.sequence{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--hair);border:1px solid var(--hair)}
.step{background:var(--void);padding:clamp(24px,3vw,38px) clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;min-height:190px;transition:background .4s}
.step:hover{background:rgba(232,230,225,.028)}
.step .n{color:var(--amber)}
.step h3{font-size:19px;font-weight:400}
.step p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;margin-top:auto}

.ventures{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:clamp(16px,2vw,26px)}
.vcard{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--hair);overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(232,230,225,.032),rgba(232,230,225,0));display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:300px;transition:border-color .4s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1)}
.vcard:hover{border-color:rgba(232,230,225,.24);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.vcard-top{height:128px;position:relative;background:radial-gradient(120% 80% at 30% 100%,rgba(201,164,99,.13),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(170deg,#11131a,#0a0b0f 70%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.vcard-top::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:58%;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 12%,rgba(232,230,225,.075) 28%,transparent 42%),linear-gradient(255deg,transparent 18%,rgba(232,230,225,.055) 36%,transparent 52%);
  -webkit-clip-path:polygon(0 62%,22% 20%,41% 58%,63% 8%,84% 48%,100% 24%,100% 100%,0 100%);
  clip-path:polygon(0 62%,22% 20%,41% 58%,63% 8%,84% 48%,100% 24%,100% 100%,0 100%);
}
.vcard-meta{position:absolute;top:16px;left:18px;right:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;z-index:2}
.pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.17em;text-transform:uppercase}
.pill i{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;font-style:normal}
.pill.exploring{color:#7DA7D9}
.pill.testing{color:#D99B5A}
.pill.building,.pill.operating{color:#6FBF8B}
.vcard-code{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--faint)}
.vcard-body{padding:22px 18px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.vcard-body h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.25}
.vcard-body p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.vcard-body .go{margin-top:auto;align-self:flex-end;color:var(--faint);transition:transform .35s,color .35s}
.vcard:hover .go{color:var(--text);transform:translateX(4px)}

.closing h2{font-size:clamp(44px,7.6vw,112px);line-height:.97;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.045em;margin-bottom:clamp(40px,7vh,80px);text-wrap:balance}
.closing-email{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,34px);font-weight:300;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);transition:border-color .4s,color .4s}
.closing-email:hover{border-color:var(--amber);color:var(--gold-hi)}
.closing-email span{transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1)}
.closing-email:hover span{transform:translate(4px,-4px)}

.site-footer{padding:40px var(--pad) calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px) + 40px);border-top:1px solid var(--hair);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:20px 36px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--faint)}
.site-footer .brand{font-size:12.5px}
.site-footer nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;margin-left:auto}
.site-footer nav a{transition:color .3s}
.site-footer nav a:hover{color:var(--text)}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ── responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav{position:fixed;inset:0;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:28px;background:rgba(5,6,9,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);font-size:22px;transform:translateY(-100%);transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1)}
  .nav.open{transform:none}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex;position:relative;z-index:110}
  .hero{align-items:end;padding-top:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + 88px);padding-bottom:calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px) + 40px)}
  .hero-shade{background:linear-gradient(to top,var(--void) 40%,rgba(5,6,9,.9) 51%,rgba(5,6,9,.3) 70%,rgba(5,6,9,0) 100%)}
  .hero-copy{max-width:none}
  .tag{display:none}
  .hero-foot{position:static;margin-top:30px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
  .section-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}
  .site-footer nav{margin-left:0;width:100%}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-copy h1{font-size:clamp(42px,13vw,64px)}
  .btn{padding:13px 22px}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}
  .rise{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Inner pages
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-head{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + clamp(150px,20vh,230px)) var(--pad) clamp(70px,10vh,120px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.page-head::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 90% at 78% 32%,rgba(201,164,99,.15),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(48% 70% at 96% 78%,rgba(126,168,210,.07),transparent 60%);
}
.page-head::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-20%;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 22% 28%,rgba(232,230,225,.5),transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 68% 16%,rgba(232,230,225,.36),transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.3px 1.3px at 44% 74%,rgba(232,230,225,.3),transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 86% 58%,rgba(232,230,225,.4),transparent 100%);
  background-size:330px 330px,520px 520px,410px 410px,610px 610px;
}
.page-head .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-title{
  font-size:clamp(40px,6.4vw,88px);line-height:1;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:clamp(22px,3vh,34px) 0 clamp(22px,3vh,32px);max-width:15ch;text-wrap:balance;
}
.page-lede{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.6;max-width:48ch}

.prose{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.72;max-width:60ch;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.prose strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:500}

/* ── numbered stages, one per row ───────────────────────────────── */
.stages{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.stage{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,22ch) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(20px,4vw,60px);align-items:start;
  padding:clamp(28px,4vh,46px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.stage:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.stage .n{color:var(--amber);padding-top:5px}
.stage h3{font-size:clamp(21px,2.4vw,30px);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.stage p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;font-size:14.5px}
.stage .out{display:block;margin-top:12px;color:var(--faint)}

/* ── the roster ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.roster{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:0}
.lead-card{
  border:1px solid rgba(201,164,99,.34);border-radius:999px;
  padding:14px 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 200% at 50% 0%,rgba(201,164,99,.16),rgba(201,164,99,0));
}
.lead-card b{font-weight:500;font-size:16px}
.lead-card span{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}
.stem{width:1px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(201,164,99,.5),var(--hair))}
.groups{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));
  gap:1px;background:var(--hair);border:1px solid var(--hair);width:100%;
}
.group{background:var(--void);padding:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.group-head{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.group-head .dot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--faint)}
.group-head .dot i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;font-style:normal}
.group-head h3{font-size:17px;font-weight:400}
.group-head p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}
.group.insight .dot{color:#7DA7D9}
.group.growth .dot{color:#6FBF8B}
.group.ops .dot{color:#B08BD1}
.agents{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.agent{display:grid;grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;gap:13px;align-items:center;padding:9px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.agent:first-child{border-top:0}
.agent .av{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,230,225,.16);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--text);
  background:rgba(232,230,225,.03);
}
.agent b{font-weight:400;font-size:14.5px;display:block}
.agent span{color:var(--faint);font-size:12px}

/* ── venture rows ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.vrow{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,auto) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(20px,4vw,64px);padding:clamp(30px,4.6vh,54px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.vrow:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.vrow-id{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;min-width:118px}
.vrow h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,32px);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-bottom:14px}
.vrow-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.vrow-body p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;font-size:14.5px;max-width:58ch}
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:8px}
.fact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.fact dt{color:var(--faint)}
.fact dd{margin:0;font-size:14px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.5}

.legend{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(190px,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--hair);border:1px solid var(--hair)}
.legend div{background:var(--void);padding:22px clamp(18px,2vw,26px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.legend p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}

/* ── field notes ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.notes{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.note{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,124px) minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap:clamp(18px,3vw,44px);align-items:baseline;
  padding:clamp(24px,3.4vh,38px) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
  transition:background .4s;
}
.note:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.note:hover{background:rgba(232,230,225,.022)}
.note time{color:var(--faint)}
.note h3{font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,25px);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:9px}
.note p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;max-width:60ch}
.note .go{color:var(--faint);transition:transform .35s,color .35s}
.note:hover .go{color:var(--text);transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ── principles ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.principles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--hair);border:1px solid var(--hair)}
.principle{background:var(--void);padding:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;min-height:200px}
.principle h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.015em}
.principle p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;margin-top:auto}

/* ── contact form ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,90px);align-items:start}
.form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;max-width:34rem}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.field label{color:var(--faint)}
.field input,.field textarea{
  font:400 15px/1.5 var(--sans);color:var(--text);
  background:rgba(232,230,225,.035);border:1px solid var(--hair);
  padding:13px 15px;border-radius:2px;width:100%;
  transition:border-color .3s,background .3s;
}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:rgba(201,164,99,.6);background:rgba(232,230,225,.055)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.field.bad input,.field.bad textarea{border-color:#C9605A}
.form-note{color:var(--faint);font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.6}
.form-status{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;min-height:1.6em}
.form-status.error{color:#E08B85}
.form-status.sent{color:#8FCBA4}
.form.is-sent .field,.form.is-sent button,.form.is-sent .form-turnstile{display:none}
.form-turnstile[hidden]{display:none}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}

.detail-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.detail-list div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;padding-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.detail-list div:last-child{border-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}
.detail-list dt{color:var(--faint)}
.detail-list dd{margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .stage{grid-template-columns:auto minmax(0,1fr)}
  .stage .n{grid-row:1}
  .stage p{grid-column:1 / -1}
  .vrow{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .note{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}
  .note time{grid-column:1 / -1}
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Motion — instrumentation, not decoration
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* rules that draw themselves in, left to right */
.section + .section{border-top:0}
.section + .section::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:1px;background:var(--hair);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
}
.section.ruled::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.stage,.vrow,.note{border-top:0;position:relative}
.stage::before,.vrow::before,.note::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:1px;background:var(--hair);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
}
.stage.ruled::before,.vrow.ruled::before,.note.ruled::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.stage:last-child,.vrow:last-child,.note:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}

/* ambient head canvas */
.page-head{isolation:isolate}
#ambient{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.page-head .wrap{z-index:3}
.page-head::before{z-index:2}

/* reading progress */
.progress{
  position:fixed;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:2px;z-index:150;
  background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(201,164,99,.55),rgba(241,214,162,.95));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;will-change:transform;
}

/* roster orchestration */
.roster .stem{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.roster .stem.pulse::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;width:1px;height:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(241,214,162,0),#F1D6A2);
  animation:travel .42s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.6,1);
}
@keyframes travel{from{top:-14px}to{top:100%}}
.group{transition:background .5s}
.group.live{background:rgba(201,164,99,.045)}
.group .dot i{transition:box-shadow .5s,transform .5s}
.group.live .dot i{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px currentColor;transform:scale(1.15);opacity:.9}
.group.live .agent .av{border-color:rgba(201,164,99,.34)}
.agent .av{transition:border-color .6s}

/* a light passes over a card as you reach for it */
.vcard,.step,.principle,.legend div{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.vcard::before,.step::before,.principle::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,rgba(241,214,162,.65),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-100%);transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
}
.vcard:hover::before,.step:hover::before,.principle:hover::before{transform:translateX(100%)}

/* nav underline grows from the left */
.nav a:not(.cta){position:relative}
.nav a:not(.cta)::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-6px;height:1px;background:currentColor;
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.25,1);
}
.nav a:not(.cta):hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ── long-form note pages ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.note-body{max-width:66ch;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;font-size:16px}
.note-body h2{
  color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.025em;
  margin-top:26px;line-height:1.2;
}
.note-body strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:500}
.note-body em{color:var(--text);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,164,99,.4);padding-bottom:1px}
.note-body blockquote{
  margin:6px 0;padding:4px 0 4px 24px;border-left:1px solid rgba(201,164,99,.42);
  color:var(--text);font-size:clamp(17px,1.9vw,21px);line-height:1.5;font-weight:300;
}
.note-body ul{margin:0;padding-left:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.note-body li::marker{color:var(--amber)}
.note-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 22px;align-items:center;color:var(--faint);margin-top:clamp(24px,3.4vh,34px);padding-top:clamp(18px,2.4vh,24px);border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.note-meta span,.note-meta time{position:relative}
.note-meta span:not(:last-child)::after,.note-meta time::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-12px;top:50%;width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;opacity:.55}
.note-nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--hair);border:1px solid var(--hair);margin-top:clamp(50px,8vh,90px)}
.note-nav a{background:var(--void);padding:26px clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;transition:background .4s}
.note-nav a:hover{background:rgba(232,230,225,.03)}
.note-nav span{color:var(--faint)}
.note-nav b{font-weight:400;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .section + .section::before,.stage::before,.vrow::before,.note::before{transform:scaleX(1)!important}
  .progress{display:none}
}

/* org-chart connectors: a bus across the groups, a drop into each */
.roster .stem{height:22px}
.groups{position:relative;margin-top:22px}
.groups::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:16.6%;right:16.6%;top:-22px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,var(--hair) 10%,var(--hair) 90%,transparent);
}
.group{position:relative}
.group::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-22px;left:50%;width:1px;height:22px;background:var(--hair);
  transition:background .5s;
}
.group.live::after{background:rgba(241,214,162,.7)}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .groups::before,.group::after{display:none}
  .roster .stem{height:30px}
}

/* ── language switch ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav .lang{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--muted);
  border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 13px;
  transition:border-color .3s,color .3s;
}
.nav .lang:hover{border-color:rgba(232,230,225,.4);color:var(--text)}
.nav .lang::after{display:none}
@media (max-width:900px){ .nav .lang{font-size:16px;padding:10px 22px} }

/* ── Chinese typography ─────────────────────────────────────────────
   CJK has no ascenders to tuck under, so the tight negative tracking
   that flatters Latin display type just makes it look cramped. Line
   height goes up for the same reason. */
html[lang^="zh"]{
  --sans:Archivo,"Noto Sans SC",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"PingFang SC","Hiragino Sans GB","Microsoft YaHei",sans-serif;
}
html[lang^="zh"] h1,html[lang^="zh"] h2,html[lang^="zh"] h3{letter-spacing:0}
html[lang^="zh"] .page-title{letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.12}
html[lang^="zh"] .hero-copy h1{line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.005em}
html[lang^="zh"] .closing h2{line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.005em}
html[lang^="zh"] .statement h2,html[lang^="zh"] .section-head h2{line-height:1.22}
html[lang^="zh"] .tele{letter-spacing:.1em}
html[lang^="zh"] .brand{letter-spacing:.34em}
html[lang^="zh"] p,html[lang^="zh"] li{line-height:1.85}
html[lang^="zh"] .note-body{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.92}
html[lang^="zh"] .page-lede,html[lang^="zh"] .prose{line-height:1.88}
/* CJK has no spaces, so ch units under-measure badly */
html[lang^="zh"] .note-body{max-width:38em}
html[lang^="zh"] .prose,html[lang^="zh"] .statement-foot p{max-width:32em}
html[lang^="zh"] .page-lede{max-width:30em}
html[lang^="zh"] .statement h2{max-width:14em}
html[lang^="zh"] .section-head h2{max-width:13em}
html[lang^="zh"] .statement-foot .lede{max-width:13em}

/* six principles want three columns, not four with a hole in the row */
.principles{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr))}
/* the homepage lists the stages as an index; the detail lives on its own page */
.step.compact{min-height:auto;gap:12px;padding-block:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px)}
.step.compact h3{font-size:17px}

/* the mark can be taken hold of once it has been cast */
#scene{pointer-events:none;touch-action:pan-y}
#scene.live{pointer-events:auto;cursor:grab}
#scene.grabbing{cursor:grabbing}
.hero-hint{
  position:absolute;z-index:2;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  bottom:calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px) + 86px);
  color:rgba(232,230,225,.34);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s ease;pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-hint.lit{opacity:1}
.hero-hint.gone{opacity:0}
.hero-hint::before{content:"";width:13px;height:13px;border:1px solid currentColor;border-radius:50%}
@media (max-width:900px){ .hero-hint{display:none} }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ #scene{pointer-events:none} }